Anybody using NHS hearing aid?

will have a look!! thanks

pollypenny wrote: »

Sue, where do you have pressure and discomfort? For me it's behind the year. The damn thing is just too big to sit there along with my glasses.

I can stick it for four hours maximum, then I yank it out. The whole cartilage is uncomfortable for a good time afterwards.

It's a mix of things. It's ALWAYS a feeling of pressure and / or itching within the ear, where the mould makes contact.

But yes, since I started having to wear glasses there is a 'disagreement' between the tube and the ear of my glasses - however I think that might be something the optician could take a look at.

AND I think that was better when I had an 'off the shelf' mould with a thin tube - but I wasn't wearing glasses so much then. However, apparently I was 'between sizes' for the length of those standard tubes. In theory that ought to be better if the tube's the right length.

ATM I can't wear it because my attempt at re-tubing left it at the wrong angle, and it was insecure. Unfortunately I didn't really pay enough attention when the technician re-tubed it, tried it on and thought 'oh yes, that feels more secure'. That was because the short length of tube attached to the aid had been forced to the wrong angle, so it's secure, but uncomfortable within a few minutes.

Back on Wednesday and will show them what angle that short length of tube should be at. I suspect because my mould is unusual, my angle is too ...

It is a drag going back and forth to try and get it sorted, but every now and again I get a spurt of dissatisfaction going and make a real effort!

No, once it's inserted correctly you should not be able to hear whistling. It definitely needs tweaking.

Some clinics have 'friends' who will do home visits - more experienced hearing aid users who can help with ideas for getting it to fit snugly etc. Could be worth an ask?

Is it worth mentioning that research has shown a link between untreated hearing loss and dementia? Not causative, but a definite link.

I've had two NHS aids for over 2 years now, and they've been a godsend.

Like others are saying, he may be getting feedback. There may be hearing aid drop in centres he could go to for adjustment, instead of having to wait.

I've got a setting to reduce background noise, which is good in crowded places, and the loop setting is excellent in buildings with the loop system. I'd forgotten I had the loop setting, but remembered when I went to a U3A meeting, and turned to the setting - it was wonderful, I didn't miss a thing!!

It took two visits to have my aids adjusted correctly (done on the computer). The audiologist also downloaded an app onto my phone which allows me to adjust the treble/bass and volume, although there are buttons on the aids to alter the volume. The audiologist told me that almost everybody needs a couple of follow up visits to get them right, and they like to see people at least every six months to check that the patient is getting the best from the aids.
Most important is to ensure there is no wax in his ears as this can partially block the tiny little hole in the earpiece and causes feedback.